1945 Auten peonies, famous for color / Edward Auten, Jr.

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Auten Peonies Are Different

Our ten acres of Peonies are growing in fertile “corn
belt” soil, ideal for producing strong roots. We take extra-
ordinary care to keep our plants healthy and true to name.
Roots are dug to order and shipped to you fresh and full
of vigor. We send liberal 3 to 5 eye divisions, properly cut.
This is the best size to plant, better even than a large
clump. See planting directions on second page.

FREE PEONY — PRUDENCE

If your order includes two or more Peonies
listing at $1.25 or more each, we will include free
of charge a nice root of Prudence, a magnificent
flesh white double, a $1.50 value. Or, if you prefer,
and ask for it, Sinbad (for cool climates) novelty
red, or Monterey, Jap, instead of Prudence.

YOUR EARLY ORDER will be appreciated. We
can give service at less labor cost on early orders,
and early planting, though not imperative, is
nevertheless highly advantageous.

Minimum order, $2.00. No C.O.D. shipments.
TERMS — Cash with order. Prices include delivery in

U.S. east of Rockies on orders of $2.50 or more. Under

$2.50 add 25c for postage and packing. Pacific coast orders
under $10.00 sent express collect. Canadian orders, add 25c
for postage, large orders sent charges collect. Send import
permit, and remit in U. S. exchange. Any complaint as to
condition of roots must be made immediately upon receipt
of package. We make no warranty as to growth as we do
not control conditions nor care in our customers gardens.

SHIPMENT — Fall only, beginning Sept. Ist, until
ern freezes. We do not recommend spring planting of
eonies.

DOUBLE PEONIES, Standard List

People living as far south as St. Louis should choose
mostly early doubles and the singles and Japs. Varieties
I consider most desirable are marked with two stars **,
those above the average with one star *.

Albatre*. (True) blush white, midseason, fine plant 1.00

Anna Sass. Bright pink, late midseason, tall....... 1.00
Cherry Hill*. Dark red, tall early.............00- by f°
Cornelia Stone**. Flesh ‘white, TAT Cr ee eptes hr os ai ov 4.00
Duc de Wellington. White, yellow center, midseason .75
Duchesse de Nemours*. Pure white, early.......... 75
Edulis Superba**. Deep pink, fragrant, early...... ag he

Felix Crousse**. Medium red, midseason, old standby _.75
Festiva Maxima*. White, red splashes, large, early .75
Golden Dawn*. White, yellow center, free bloomer’ .75

Grace Batson*. Large deep pink.............seee. 1.50
Grace Loomis**. White, very large, tall, late....... 1.50
Grandiflora**. Last to bloom, pink; sure........... 1.00
Harry F. Little**. Gold medal white, late......... 7.50
Hespanola, deep cerise pink, late...........eeeeeee 15
Karl Rosenfield**. Red, early midseason, tall....... 75
Kelway’s Glorious**. Large white, fragrant........ 2.00

Lady Alexandra Duff**. Light pink, midseason, large 1.00
Laura Dessert**. White, yellow center, midseason.. 1.00

Lillian Gumm**. Dark pink, large, midseason...... 1.00
Marian Pfeiffer*. Brilliant red, midseason......... 75
Marie Crousse*. Bright pink, large, midseason..... 1.00
Martha Bulloch**. Dark pink, large, late, fragrant 1.50
Mary Brand**. Red, tall, brilliant, midseason...... 1.00
Milton Hill*. Large pink, color extra. Late......... 1.00
Mons. Jules Elie**. Deep pink, large, tall, early.... = .75
Mons. Martin Cahuzac**. Blackest red, early...... 1.25
Myrtle Gentry**. Light pink, large, fragrant, late. 2.50
Nimbus**. Flesh white, tall, large, late............ wees
Nina Secor. White, midseason, tall, large.......... YES
Philippe Rivoire**. Dark red, fragrant, late........ 1.50
President Wilson*. Light pink, large, late......... 1.50
Priscilla Alden. White, midseason...........eeeeee 1.50
Raoul Dessert*. Late bright pink................. 1.50
Red Bird. Red, tall, early midseason, distinct....... 1.00
Reine Hortense**. Pink, very large, for cutting.... .75
Richard Carvel**. Red, very early, fragrant, tall... 1.00
Sarah Bernhardt**. Dark pink, tall, midseason..... 15
Sarah K. Thurlow*. Pearly white, fragrant, late.. 2.00
Solange*. Late cream, pink flush..............0.6- 15
Souv.de Louis Bigot**. Dark pink, unusual, midseason —.75
Souv. Expo. Universelle**. Late deep pink......... Ay fs
Therese**. Light pink, large, early, extra fine...... 1.25
Tourangelle**. Flesh pink, large, late............. 1.00
Umbellata Rosea. Pink, valuable for extra early.... .75
Walter Faxon**. Finest clear pink, late........... 1.25

Planting and Cultural Directions

IMPORTANT—Open your package of roots immediately
when they arrive. Plant as soon as possible but if you
have to wait a few days, either keep moist in open box
in cool cellar, or better yet, bury in garden.

Plant Peonies in good, well drained soil, in full sun if
possible, and away from trees, buildings, ete. Do not plant
where a peony has been before, unless all old soil is taken
out and replaced with fresh. Plant 3 to 4 feet apart; set so
that the eyes point upward and are 2 to 3 inches below the
top of ground (very important). Give each root 2 quarts
of water when planted, and then make a 6 inch mound of
dirt above ground level to prevent heaving, scrape mound
away late next spring.

In northern states, a mulch the first winter is advisable.
—EDWARD AUTEN, JR., Princeville, Ill.

JAPANESE PEONIES, Standard List

rming type of bloom differing from the singles
in grt tee petals, often yellow, instead a
pollen bearing stamens. So called because first sears
by the Japs. No need to boycott these flowers, as they
have nothing to do with war, and besides are very beauti-
ful. They are simply one type of the common Peony,
which is native to China.

Aureolin**. Pink, yellow center, exquisite.......-+> an
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Constance. Pink........ccecseccecesssesesserrre® a
Currant Jap. Bright red.......+esseeeerrerseeeres iy

Edward VII. Purplish red, very late....---+++-++> .75
Fuyajo**. Darkest red, very distinct, indispensable.. 1.00
Isani Gidui**. White, highest quality, late.......-- 2.00
J. Lapandry. Tall white. .......---eeeeeersreseces 1.00
Mikado**. Medium red, yellow in center, popular... .75
Queen Alexandra. Pink and yellow.......-++++++++ 15
Shiro-sangai. Small, all white........--++-eeeeee: 1.25
Taiho. Pink and yellow......-...eseeeeees Je eeeees 1.00
Tatsugashira*. Light red, large center, striking... 1.00
Toro-no-maki**. Flush white, extra fine every way 2.50
Wyoming. Odd shade deep pink, good plant........ 75

EARLY FLOWERING SPECIES

Every garden should contain some of these early
bloomers. They cover a period of about 16 days before the
common varieties start.

Anomola (Smouthii). A purplish red single. The
‘cut-leaved’ Peony. Makes a plant the size of the
regular kinds with leaves gracefully cut. By
taking off the seed pods after blooming, one has
a foliage effect like a large fern...........+..- $ 1.00

Officinalis Red Jap. Typical Japanese bloom, color
and type of plant same as Officinalis Rubra, but
it blooms about 4 days before the latter........ my £5)

Officinalis Rosea Plena. Bright pink double, two days
earlier than Off. Rubra. In great demand and
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Officinalis Single Red. Blooms about 3 days before
Officinalis Red Jap. The same plant habits and
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Officinalis Rubra. The best known of the Officinalis
species. The “Grandmother’s early old fashioned
double red” which brings back old memories to
so many of us. It blooms about 5 days before the
earliest regular (Chinensis) variety........... 10

SPECIAL NOTICE

In accord with war time regulations, our 1945 list is
reduced in size and many kinds have of necessity been
omitted. We have over 100 varieties not listed here. Please
write us if you do not find what you want, we may have it.

THE AUTEN ORIGINATIONS

The high quality of the Auten Originations is generally
recognized. They are the result of 29 years of work, com-
bined with a deep interest in and a wide experience with
hundreds of different varieties. To obtain the 190 varieties
introduced many thousands of new seedlings have been
raised. Reds of all types have been brought to new stand-
ards of brilliance and purity. Outstanding kinds of Jap-
anese type are vastly superior in plant, vigor and color.
Singles now are worthy to rank with the finest doubles.

very considerable contribution to th i
hybrids has been made. e magnificent new

Whatever your needs or preferences may b
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RED DOUBLES, Auten Originations

Big Ben. Medium dark red bomb, early, fragrant,
opens well; large bloom on tall stiff stems. Very
promising for use as a commercial cut flower,
and if further tests are as favorable as past ones,
it will prove a very great addition to the small
list of desirable cut flower reds...............

Blazing Star. Probably the finest brilliant clear red
color in this list. Medium sized bloom on stiff
stems, some blooms may be a bit ragged. Out-
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Cleopatra. Brilliant dark red double, some fragrance.
One of the very last to bloom. Good late reds
are scarce. Color near G. Cleveland but not so
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Daniel Boone (8.91). Dark red semi-double, rich,
brilliant and enduring, on tall stiff stems. Sub-
stance extra. A prize winner. An aristocrat
that needs cool weather to do its best..........

Dearborn. Brilliant dark red, large high built bloom,
the few stamens well hidden. Midseason, on
stiff stems. Resembles Louis Joliet, but has just
a bit of purple in it, follows it in season. Extra
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El Capitan. Very large light red semi-double, show-
ing some purple. Loose petalled but high built,
on tall stiff stems. Showy and much admired.
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June Brilliant. A late full double red, following
Philippe Rivoire. Very brilliant, held aloft on
slender wiry stems. Bloom trim and a bit flat,
not fragrant, lasts a long time when cut. Un-
opened bud is like a rosebud. Very distinct....

June Giant. An enormous dark red, practically a
double as the very few stamens are well hidden.
Late, with a good stem. Color is fine...........

Louis Joliet (9.00). Outstanding in every way. Color
exceptionally fine, does not fade, stamens hidden.
Medium height, stiff stems a strong grower and
free bloomer. Early midseason. Try it.........

Lucky Star. Very late full double red, small, high
built bloom held high above foliage. Distinct
form, with Jappy markings. Good substance,
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Mendota. A very large, high built red semi-double
on tall stiff stems. Brilliant and attractive.
Color lasts well, even though it carries some rich
purple:) Outstandingivns:. on). meee eee ee cee

Paul Revere. Dark red double, late midseason. Full,
high built bloom on good plant................
Radiant Red. Just what the name implies—it glows.
A low, unusually trim bomb held stiffly erect
on stems of medium height. Very distinct.....

Robin Hood. A very distinct semi-double medium red,
trim and nicely cupped. Not much more than a
single. Carried stiffly erect above a low growing
mass of foliage. Much admired by experts.....

Santa Fe. One of the finest, a very brilliant red
semi-double, medium sized blooms on a nice,
strong growing plant. Color holds.............

Tempest. A magnificent Peony, a challenge to any
red in commerce for top honors in the pure Albi-
flora (common) species. Brilliant, clear dark
red, the color holds. Only a few stamens, and
they well hidden. On tall, stiff stems. Mid-
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Uncle Remus. Black red semi-double, very tall, a
well finished variety in plant and bloom.........

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2INK DOUBLES, Auten Originations

Auten’s Pride. One of the world’s finest Peonies.
Light pink with lavender shades, rose fragrant.
Large bloom, sure to open. Late. Stems stiff,
just above medium height, a strong grower and
free bloomer. None finer in that color......... 5.00

Dance Caprice (8.73). Flesh semi-double, loose, fad-
ing white. Trim blooms on tall stiff stems.

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Eloise. An extra fine bright pink, fragrant. Large
bloom, sure to open. Late, medium height...... 5.00

Joyce. Late full double medium pink in a rich shade.
Mediui sized blooms, on tall stiff stems. Should
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Maxine. Pink double, a bit lighter than Therese.
A high built bloom on good plant of medium
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Moline. Very late light pink double, fading toward
white, with creamy casts. Fragrant. Together
with fine quality it combines substance and
sureness of blooming that make it a most
valuableglalexvarietyerrcct sean seit a Puls Siders 3.00

Naomi. Rich creamy flesh, very large, on tall stiff
stems. Practically full double. Early midseason 1.50

Pathfinder. Full double, medium pink, late mid-
season, eavy substance, good for cutting...... 1.00

Peggy. Should be in every garden—an early stiff
stemmed dwarf, the blooms a warm bright silvery
pink, petals notched and crinkled. Most charm- a
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Pink Monarch. An outstanding bright, deep pink.
Very tall. Not all blooms come perfect in hot
weather, but a good bloom carries exceptional
charm Loma dark Dine wero os re. 3.00

Pink Solange (8.81). A fine late pink double; darker
than Solange, the bud and bloom are often shaped
like it. Large bloom, and a strong grower..... 2.00

Prairie State. Very large pink semi-double, much
deeper toward the center. On tall stiff stems.
A rugged, upstanding plant that has won high
praise. Midseason. Should be sure everywhere.. 10.00

Virginia Lee. Full double pink, outstanding for
charm and beauty. Very late, should open well
in any climate. Large bloom, not fragrant. Of
irresistables beauty... oe beens ae 8.00

CATHIE ANN. (Auten, 1942)

A deep rose pink double, no stamens nor seed pods.
Rose fragrant, 40 inches tall, leaves start near the ground.
A stiff stem. Bloom 15 inches above the foliage. Heavy
substance, good out of cold storage. Late midseason. My
best seedling for commercial pink out of many thousands
during 27 years of Peony breeding.

Price, 1, 2, or 3, $20.00 each; 5 for $75.00; 10 for $100.00
2 pe

FROM IowA—“I was much thrilled with Tempest. It was large and fine
and stood like a soldier. Louis Joliet was extra too and it is a close
approach to Tempest.’’

FROM CHICAGO—“As a matter of fact, all your originations are fine.’
FROM MICHIGAN—‘“‘The roots I bought were fine.’’

FROM NEBRASKA (a commercial grower)—‘Peonies received and wish to
say I am well pleased. These are very fine roots.’’

FROM NEW JERSEY-—“It is a pleasure to do business with people like
you.”’

FROM MASSACHUSETTS—“The peonies you sent me last year are fine
healthy plants.’’

FROM THE FLOWER GROWER—‘“Arcturus, the loveliest red single that I
have seen.”’

WHITE DOUBLES, Auten Originations

This list of white doubles is just as outstanding as
the Auten reds. They are especially notable for purity and
charm. Many are delightfully rose fragrant. They cover

the whole season of bloom.

Belle Chinoise. (Pretty Chinese) An immaculate full
double white, sure to open, near to bomb type.
Medium size and height. Fragrant. An exquisite
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Betsey Ross. Full double white, rose fragrant, petals
incurved. Late, on tall stiff stems, very distinct

Carolina Moon. Bomb type, yellow center with white
guards. Stiff stems, medium height. Extremely
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Flower Girl (9.27). A true dwarf, only 20 to 25 inches
tall. Opens flesh, fades to white, rose fragrant.
Very stiff stems. Perfection all through, it is
irresistable. Early midseason..............+6-

Manoah. Opening pearly lavender fiesh, the main
effect is white. On tall, stiff stems, a strong
grower and very free bloomer. Midseason.....

Mary Auten (9.41). White, opening palest lavender,
rose fragrant. Large, full bloom, opening well.
A strong grower and free bloomer. Its high
rating shows the esteem in which it is held.
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Molly Pitcher. A large white double, opening pale
flesh, a show flower. Rose fragrant, substance
extra, opens well. Late midseason. On a dwarf
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Mr. Moon. Very large full double whitere on the plan
of Grace Loomis but with more yellow lights
through it than on any other bloom of this type
that I have ever seen. Sure opening, on tall
stiff Setems: ( Datere, cca sain co cornea create ates

Nauvoo. Pearly flesh white double, high built and
rose fragrant, of show quality. Late, and needs
cool weather to open properly...........e+.e0-:

Old Siwash. A very rugged, large, upstanding vari-
ety. Opens flesh, fades to pure white, fragrant.
Tall, stiff stems. Should suit the most critical..

Pelham. Unusual form, a white double with pale
pink guard petals, center with some narrow
creamy white petals, medium sized bloom, very
fragrant, tall’ stifi@stems. 7. Soeoe se eee.

Plymouth (9.20). Full double white, opening flesh,
rose fragrant. Very late, on tall stiff stems.
Substance extra, and one of the surest of all late
doubles to open. A most valuable variety.......

Polly Prim. A late, fragrant white double of high
quality. Miniature bloom, not over five inches...

Prudence. Very chaste full double white, rose fra-
grant, refinement personified. Midseason......

Sanctuary. Very large, double bloom, a very decided
creamy white, some blooms spotless, others with
heavy red splashes in center. Early midseason.
Substance is extra heavy, plant very rugged,
and &, much.admired variety @. 1. ee ee

Siloam. Very large full double, sure to open, late.
Rose fragrant. An exquisite bloom, opening
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Sistie. Opens a very definite pink, fading to white.
Late, sure to open, substance extra, and the
strongest rose fragrance of any Peony I know.
High built bloom. Very distinct and fine.......

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WHITE DOUBLES, Auten Originations, Cont.

Vandalia. Full double white, late midseason, rose
fragrant. A very distinct variety, with some
narrow white filamental petals among the wider
center petals. Erect on tall stiff stems.........$ 1.50

Vincennes. White bomb, opening flushed pink and
yellow, fading to pure white. Rose fragrant.
Very early, on tall stiff stems. A valuable
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White Beauty. Very large double, with a few hidden
stamens. Exquisite pearly white. Tall stiff stems,

a strong grower and free bloomer. Early mid-
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White Delight. A full double white, perfect in its
purity, rose fragrant, and lasts an extra long
time when cut. Very early, blooming close to
time of Edulis Superba. There is great need for
just such & PCONY.......cecccececccereccececs 2.50

Yukon. Spotless snow white flat double, very large,
and with a perfect center. Late, on tall stiff
stems. Petals are so long it needs cool weather
to open out properly.......-.ccccescseseccces 1.50

RED SINGLES, Auten Originations

This list is unsurpassed. It contains the finest clear,
unfading reds in commerce,
Arcturus (9.30). Extremely rich, clear dark red
single, color holds. Tall, stiff stems. One of
the earliest. Top notch in every way. Now
grown in many places, and reported back as the
finest of all red singles of the Albiflora (com-
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Black Hawk. Very dark red single, early. Foliage
and stems a dark red until near blooming time.

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Black Magic. Clear, black red single, early, on a
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Kankakee (9.15). Black red single, clear and endur-
ing. Late, and lasts a long time. Medium sized
blooms carried on stiff stems above a trim mass
of foliage, giving it great distinction. Won as
best single red in 1941 National Show.......... 2.00
Kaskaskia (9.07). Dark red single, not as dark as
Arcturus, but just as fine. Color holds. Early.
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Kewanee (9.07). Early medium dark red single,
brilliant and unfading. Has proven itself in
many places. Fine plant...........sseeeeeeee 1.00
Kickapoo (9.17). Dark red single, on tall stiff stems.
Large bloom. Late. As fine as Arcturus, clear

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La Salle (9.08). Another top notch early red single,
lighter than Kaskaskia. Medium height....... 1.50

Medicine Hat. Very dark clear red single, color holds,
and the yellow stamens are very prominent.
Lasts a long time. Trim plant and stiff stems.
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Pirate Flag. Late, very rich dark red single, extra
tall stiff stems. Small green leaves at base of

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Sun-up. Rich dark red single, color holds. Late.
Trim plant, medium height...............++.- 1.50
Witches’ Dance. Dark red single, rich with purple,
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From MINNESOTA—‘“Nippon Brilliant, the most profuse bloomer, almost
tallest, and by far the most showy—a real and grand brilliant.”

PINK SINGLES, Auten Originations

My search for really good pink singles lasted many
years. The following six kinds have been selected from
thousands of new seedlings. You may plant them in your
garden and be assured nothing finer is available.

Angelus (9.17). Very large soft, even light pink
single on fine plant. Generally considered the
best light pink single. Took ribbon as best pink
single, 1941 National Peony show............- $ 3.00

Dancing Nymph. Pearly light pink, practically white.
Fine substance, keeps its wine goblet shape and
lasts a long time. Tall stiff stem. Crinkled petals,
the best of this type that I know. Outstanding.. 2.00

Elfin Pink. A soft, even toned true pink that holds
its color. Charming. Probably the best medium
pink single, far better than English Elegance... 2.00

Mischief (8.66). Late, the finest late single pink,
keeps exceptionally well as a cut flower. Grace-
se carried on tall stems. Very vigorous and on
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Moon Mist. Pale pink with darker dots. Early,
medium size, good stem. An exquisite variety,
of ‘undeniable’ charmin 7 tea ee eee 2.00

Town Crier. A very large single shading from light
red to nearly white, on a very fine plant. A
striking “novelty.c 3c. nce seetereete e tee eeee 3.00

WHITE SINGLES, Auten Originations

These all have green seed pods. Pink or pink tipped seed
pods in a white Single are to me a serious defect. Also,
all have good stems and substance. This is an outstanding
list which sets a new high standard, and from which you
may select for any special want.

Graduation Day. A charming white single, good in

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Morning Song. Early, with two rows of petals. Very

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Puritan Maid. Distinct, with two rows of crinkled

petals. Makes quite a Show.........sccccccses 1.00

Snow Sprite. Very early, not over medium height,
trim plant. Heavy substance, yellow center holds
its color a long time. In wet weather center may
blacken a bit, otherwise is of exceptional quality. 1.50
Watchman. Late, tall, trim bloom, usually one row
of petals, nicely cupped. Valuable for its late-
ness forarsinglenc. Mate. tee ete 1.50

White Perfection (9.18). Midseason, medium size and
height. All that the name implies, a prize win-
ner, and universally admired. An indispensable
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NOVELTY DOUBLES. Auten Originations

Patty. Anemone or low bomb type, small bloom,
dwarf plant. A very unusual shade of pink, near
salmon Mesa tie cee ees ete aor eat ge aes 1.00

Rosalie (8.78). Semi-double, looks like a rose, and
close to the true American Beauty shade. A
dwarf plant, very strong grower and bloomer,
very popular, extra fine for cutting. Lasts a
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Sinbad. A large, high built red semi-double, with a
purplish cast. Unusual novelty in that the edge
of petals are silvery. Attracts much attention.
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Spoon River. An odd shade of even light pink. Full
double, very fragrant. Large bloom.......... 1.00

RED JAPS. Auten Originations

These varieties far surpass all the red Japs ever sent
from Japan. They are 100 per cent U. S. A. Most of them

are very brilliant, practically free from fading.

Dragon’s Nest. Medium red, typical Jap except that
many blooms have a large tuft in the center.
Very brilliant for garden effect, comparable in
that respect to Nippon Brilliant...............

Dress Parade. Light red Jap, lighter center. One
of first Japs to bloom, fine vigorous plant.......

Dr. Jekyll. Plays a dual role. A late, brilliant dark
red Jap, with center flushed distinctly lighter. At
the same time there may be tufts or well built
semi-double blooms. Plant habit and garden
effect is extra good making a blaze of color late
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Goblin. Bright red, center petaloids tipped and
streaked lighter. Midseason. A free bloomer,
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Meteor. Rich red, typical center, carpels green, tipped
white. Medium height, stiff stems.............

Mount Palomar. A very dark red Jap, lustrous; with
heavy substance, contrasting sharply with the
usual rich yellow markings of the typical Jap.
Tall, very stiff stems. Very early for a Jap which
adds to its desirability. Limited stock.........

Nippon Beauty (9.27). Rich deep red, with some
yellow edges on center petaloids. At the top in
clarity and refinement of color. Blooms stay
good in hottest weather. Strong grower, free
bloomer, stiff stems. No other Jap of its color
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Nippon Brilliant (9.46). Generally considered the
finest red Jap. Brilliant red, with some yellow
markings. Late, on tall stiff stems. Outstanding
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Nippon Chief. Very rich dark red, large bloom, very
late, fine plant. An outstanding dark red rival-
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Nippon Maid. A rich dark red Jap of distinctive
form. Red carpels, medium to dwarf stems, late.
Occasional tufts. Quality at low price.........

Nippon Parade (8.95). Deep red Jap, bright and
cheerful, quite distinct. Center flushed lighter.
Midseason. A free bloomer and strong grower.
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Nippon Splendor (9.06). Dark red Jap, extra fine,
yellow edges on center petaloids. Midseason.
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Nippon Warrior. Another distinct red Jap, center
petaloids tipped yellow. Very bright. Stiff
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Signal Station. Grow as a specimen plant. Ex-
tremely late medium red Jap, small to medium
size, with center flushed to white. Plant habit
very distinct, a low compact mass of foliage,
with blooms held stiffly erect above it, often 14
inches and side blooms on 6 to 12 inch branches.

Sword Dance (9.10). Red Jap, medium dark red, very
brilliant and showy, the yellow in center making
marked contrast. Completely outclasses the old
Some Ganoko. Fine plant, late...............

War Hawk. (formerly Nippon Triumph) A very
outstanding red Jap, a much improved Mikado,
deserving a high rating. Lighter than Nippon
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NOVELTY RED JAPS. Auten Originations

Creve Coeur (8.90). Very distinct, a miniature, only
3 to 5 inches, on a large tall plant. Clear dark
red, rose fragrant. As bloom ages a narrow white
line appears down middle of outside of narrow

center petals. Very popular.........sscceeess 1.25
Fire Chief. Odd deep red Jap with golden red anem-
one center, brilliant, ‘tall, 6. sa cc es 75

Heart of Knox. Small Jap, queer shade of red, quite
different and striking, on tall plant. Good for
table: decorations... 0) 5 << cuca tee eee 1.00

Tarantelle. Light red anemone type Jap, early. Color
unusual and ethereal when bloom is opened

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The Baron. Odd shade of red, some yellow in center,
bold and striking. Medium height............. 75

PINK JAPS, Auten Originations

Alstead. Deep pink Jap with all yellow center, on
extra fine plant. Very strong grower and free
bloomer. This Jap has a future............... 2.00

Fair Elaine (R. W. Auten). Soft light pink guards,
all yellow center. Carried gracefully on tall
siender stems. Very charming 0 aetels cierto meee 10.00
Fancy Nancy. A soft cerise pink Jap, of exceptional
purity and refinement of color. Good size, and

good. plant. Novotherhke 1tieit vss «see eee 5.00
Moon Magic. Anemone type Jap, petals a soft warm
pink, |; dotted.45.. se ee eee eee eee eee 2.00

Nippon Gold (9.02). Purest golden yellow center of
narrow crinkled petals. Guards pink, extra fine
for cutting. One of my favorites. A bargain at
the price... 3.5 see eee Oe aR eee 1.00

Shy Maid. Cut it in bud and let it open indoors. A
delicate peach pink with pale yellow center. A
new shade in Japs. Fades white outdoors. Fine
plant.and substances ..c0. tic cm an ote nee atelererges 1.00

Sky Pilot. Deep pink Jap with all yellow center
slightly flushed pink. Very large, on tall stiff
stems. A sensational Variely..cic. -isiieiie siete 15.00

NOVELTY PINK JAPS. Auten Originations

Bo-Peep. The description in 1944 list was incorrect.
This is a medium sized cerise pink Jap, a decided
novelty, on a tall vigorous plant. Ample stock
permits alow. price soo aice.s ok. 2 see eee 1.25

Gay Paree. Guards deep cerise, center lighter cerise
with creamy lights flushing toward white. One
of the most distinct and striking of all novelties.
Bloom has exceptional charm and distinction,
and plant habitcvis fine. «107. ee ee eee ier 2.00

Hollywood. Novelty Jap. An unusual shade of
creamy cerise pink. Large trim blooms on stiff
stems of medium height. Late. On old plants
some blooms come nearly double.............-- 1.50

Monterey. Light salmon, cerise and golden tints in
center. Midseason. Very distinct, very fine, and
much admired. Worthy a place in any garden.
Honorable; Mentiong..2.7 00. ee ee 1.50

FROM ALABAMA—‘‘Avelyn—lIf any Peony has a richer color I have not
seen it. If it continues the pace that it set this year and proves prolific
it will merit the rating of best of all red doubles.’’

FROM ALABAMA—“Topeka, a hybrid, is a vigorous red—I have never
seen a red of its color, which is most delightful, brilliant light red totally
unlike any I have. It is profuse and its blooms are large.’’

FROM ALABAMA—“‘Arcturus and John Harvard are two of the very best
(singles). No finer nor more radiant red color can be found in flowers
than these two possess.”’

WHITE JAPS, Auten Originations

Moon of Nippon (9.26) (R. W. Auten). Combining
the high quality bloom of Isani Gidui and the
fine stiff stem of Marie Lemoine, its parents,
this white Jap ranks with the very best. Beauti-
fulipure vellowrcenter-) (reo ove. cc ere ec. 7.50

Roberta. Pure white with yellow center. A very
refined bloom, much admired by those who have
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White Crane. White and yellow Jap, medium size
bloom, carried gracefully on tall, slender stiff
stems, giving it added charm...............+.. 5.00

OFFICINALIS HYBRIDS

This new race of early bloomers is of surpassing beauty,
giving entirely new shades, and reds more brilliant than
any regular red variety. They start blooming about ten
days before the common peonies, and the latest of them
bloom with the first of the common kinds. They should be
represented in every garden. When better known by the
general public they will be in great demand. Stocks are
still small, and several kinds have been withdrawn from
sale in order to build up a proper reserve.

N.B. Strong divisions of all Hybrids will be sent, but
because of their peculiar shape, some may have only one
or two eyes.

All varieties listed are Auten Originations.

Avelyn. Very early, magnificent clear dark red bomb,
loose petalled and opening easily. Sets an en-
tirely new standard of quality in Hybrid doubles.
No description can do it justice. Only 3 for sale,
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Beacon Hill. A magnificent rich dark red bloom on
tall stiff stems—highest quality in every respect.
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Chocolate Soldier. Black red Jappy bomb type, with
some yellow dots on center petals. Color is un-
usually rich, and free from purple suggestion.
Honorablesmention vo. cunts sete eee 6.00

Janet. Very large full double bright cerise red, late.
Tall stems. Named at insistence of many who
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John Harvard. Extra fine dark red single, two or
three rows of petals, with yellow stamens. Color
clear and does not fade. Honorable mention..... 6.00

Maytime. Officinalis Hybrid No. 2237. Medium dark
red single with orange tone rather than purple.
Dwarf plant, and the most rapid increaser of
BIL MyaNyorids fatten ete eet. oe tee 1.50

Red Monarch (9.03) (Auten-Glasscock). Large red
bomb with some rich purple, on tall stiff stems.
Much admired. First class Cert............... 3.00

Rose Marie (9.45) (Auten-Glasscock). A full double,
rich dark red, clear and unfading, fine substance,
and surpassing any rose in these respects. Medi-
TIM AIZEE CATT trav: sates sale peat coats 7.50
Rosedale. A dwarf red semi-double, very outstanding.
Blooms often resemble a rose, and the color is
an extremely brilliant clear red............... 3.00

Veritas. Unusual type of bloom, narrow pointed
center petals with yellow stamens fastened to
the edges of some, and some stamens forming a
collar. A very brilliant dark red, glistening and
enduring, like varnished mahogany. Honorable
Mention. Early. Strong grower............... 5.00

Topeka, $5.00; Old Main, $4.00; No. 1841, $2.00
Here is a sensational trio, each a brilliant, large,
medium red bomb, a new color in Peonies, far
outshining Felix Crousse. Topeka is the earliest,
opens easiest, gives the most bloom. Old Main
the largest, shows a very slight bluish tinge,
blooms second. No. 1841 develops more slowly.
All must open on the plant, bloom about same
time as Officinalis Rubra, undoubtedly one of
the parents.

NEW AUTEN ORIGINATIONS FOR 1945

Aztec. A rich, black red Jap, the color holds. Trim
bloom, trim center. Center red, heavily edged

and tipped light yellow. Midseason............ 5.00
Cloud Castle. Very large, flat full double pink, on
extra tall stems, stiff. Late midseason......... 7.00

Fanchon. A notable addition to my list of outstand-
ing dwarfs. Full double, brilliant fiery black red,
unfading. High built bomb with narrow
anemone type center petals. Stiffly erect....... 10.00
Gallant Red. An early, rich dark red Jap, almost
solid color. Color holds. Stiff stem. Plant un-
usually WIZOrous.: 3.s 4% «cous 14 eee ee 5.00
Pink Glow. A bright pink double, late. Bloom loose
petalled, held above the foliage. Tall. Color
extra for cutting or cold storage............+6. 10.00
Red Velvet. Dark red single, very rich and enduring.
Two rows petals, large bloom held erect above
clean foliage. -Lates: .... 2%. «en detee Gate 3.00

A SENSATIONAL OFFERING OF
NEW WHITE AND YELLOW JAPS

Starting about 1932, from 420 seedlings of Isani Gidui
I secured the exceptional number of 60 new white and
yellow Japs. Carried through second advanced trial, eleven
of these are now ready for distribution. All are of very
high quality, with good stems, white or faintest blush
guard petals, yellow centers richer and deeper, plants
more vigorous than Isani Gidui. No one needs all eleven,
but all are worth growing, with minor differences in height,
time of bloom, size, ete.
Christine. The late Mr. John Bongers, a critical
judge of Japs, joined with me in deciding that
this is probably the best of all, though others
are very close in quality. Tall, fairly early,

large;-white* guards:: f.. . « ave tetera eee 10.00
Sitka. Paper white guards, medium to large bloom,

tall, nice centers. s 7.0.0.0 seed eee ie 7.00
Nome. Probably the earliest of the series. Tall,

stiff: stems, fine- substance: . . ouatae atte eee 7.00
Fairbanks. Palest flesh guards. Later than those

above, . Very. VIZOFOUS.. ....<,+.+.0.,s,+,-,0 oe ee ee 5.00

Under number still, you may select any of the fol-
lowing at $3.00 each. They are all good 2384, 2385, 2401,
2409, 2418, 2425, 2457, and of different breeding, No. 2040,
quite similar, but one of the earliest.

COLLECTION OFFERS (Until Oct. 10th Only)

Here are some real money savers. We take pains to
give extra value. Prices are postpaid in U.S. east of
Rockies. Far west, add 25c. Collections cannot be used
in figuring for free root of Prudence.

Collection No. 1. Five named Peonies, all different
and labelled, my choice of types and colors.....$.3.00
Collection No. 2. Five named double Peonies, all
different and labelled, my choice of varieties... 3.50

EDWARD AUTEN, JR. Princeville, Ill.